Word of the Day: Anima

Can you pronounce anima

Monday, July 29, 2024

noun 1. (In Jungian psychology) The feminine part of a man's personality. 2. (Philosophy) The soul, especially the irrational part of the soul, as distinguished from the rational mind. "Steve started to get in touch with his anima through playing with his daughters." "My meditation practice focuses on nourishing the anima." "After working with a therapist, Terrence realized he had long been suppressing his anima." Ads help keep Word Daily free. Latin, 1920s From Our Network Today's Best Deals Good products make life easier — especially when they're on sale. See the savings "Anima" was coined by famed psychoanalyst Carl Jung, adopted from the feminine form of the Latin "animus," meaning "the rational soul; life; the mental powers, intelligence." Jung also came up with a counterpart for this word: "animus," which describes the masculine part of a woman's personality... Continue Reading By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Do you remember these words? Thank you for supporting our advertisers.

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